Alltech service reduces dairy farm waste while going ‘contactless’
20th April 2020
Alltech Navigate has been adapted to allow continued access to free advice while maintaining social distancing and self-isolation guidelines.
Dairy industry unites behind calls for urgent government action to save sector
20th April 2020
Appeals for urgent government action to save the dairy industry have been backed by the entire supply chain, including UK farming unions, RABDF, Dairy UK and the Provision Trade Federation.
Increased risk of cocci in calves around turnout
15th April 2020
Coccidiosis causing oocysts can build up during the housed period, increasing the risk of both beef and dairy calves contracting the disease as spring progresses.
FEATURE
Is ‘mylk’ a threat to British dairy?
10th March 2020
The growing trend for a more vegan or plant-based lifestyle has seen a booming trade in alternatives to milk, causing inevitable concern in the dairy sector. Should we be worried? Sarah Kidby reports.
MARCH 2020
Dairy, Forage & Silage
10th March 2020
Dairy, Forage & Silage Feature from our March 2020 Issue
Arla to increase milk price for March
25th February 2020
Dairy giant Arla will increase its price for conventional milk by 0.90 pence per litre for March, bringing the price up to 30.94ppl.
Dairy farmers concerned over labour shortages
24th February 2020
The government is being urged to rethink its decision not to include dairy workers on the MAC shortage occupation list, amid concerns that the new points-based immigration system, announced last week, could cause serious labour shortages.
Spencer Matthews backs campaign to highlight red meat benefits
11th November 2019
Former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews is fronting a new campaign to promote the importance of lean red meat as part of a healthy balanced diet.
Valtra helps develop carbon-neutral meat and dairy production
30th October 2019
Valtra is teaming up with fertiliser company Yara in a project that aims to achieve a significant reduction in the environmental impacts of meat and dairy production and increased productivity of grassland production.
British beef sector gets £230m boost from China deal
21st October 2019
The British beef industry is set to benefit from an estimated £230 million boost after China finalised the details of an export deal with the UK.
Royal Dairy Innovation Awards 2019
1st March 2019
The Royal Dairy Innovation Award is presented to the most practical, relevant product or service which is, or likely to be, the most significant innovation for the future of dairying.
Dairy farmers urged to speak up for fair contract terms
28th November 2018
The four UK farming unions are urging all dairy farmers to engage with the forthcoming government consultation on dairy contracts to make their voice heard and speak up for a